My minds eye

It's been about two or three weeks since I landed here. During that time I got to do whatever I wanted pretty much. I actually learned that they called themselves ponies, I can't believe my luck with naming stuff. Anyways I hung around with my new alien friends, never thought i'd say that. Alien Friends... It feels weird to say. Well suffice to say I hung around them long enough to get to know them, some of their culture, and a little about the princesses.

To start, Miss Twilight Sparkle, the one with the wings and horn, is one of the 6 elements of harmony along with her friends. Her element is magic, which by now really doesn't surprise me with the number of spells she knows. She also really happens to be fond of learning, hence why I am staying with her in the meantime as I await my meeting with Celestia and Luna. Apparently she wants me close by so she can learn about my habits and by extension, humanity's. I'm not going to complain because hey, how often does a random female ask you to strip naked for study? Never-mind she's an alien...

Next up is my little butterscotch pink-maned Pegasus friend that goes by the name of Fluttershy. Her element is unsurprisingly kindness, which explains why her hug made me feel so... calm, happy, and just feeling right I suppose. She lives in a cottage at the edge of the Everfree taking care of a large number of woodland animals. Not to mention a fucking bear, I have to tell you I almost died of a heart attack when I walked up to her house only to have the door open and have a bear staring into my eyes. Christ I almost ran screaming like a little girl... don't give me that look, you wouldn't fare much better i'm fucking sure of that. Anyways, I think I may be closer to her than the rest, and not because of her figure, which I have to say is up there.

Moving on to my pristine white coated friend, Rarity is much like her name implies, a rarity. She has quite the impeccable taste, not to mention she is a fashion designer of a high-quality. Strangely enough however, she is the element of generosity which in my opinion, goes against the high-class vibe I get from her. Most of the "upper crust" that I have dealt with are a bunch of stingy snobs who care more about themselves than the normal person. However, as I stated before, she is a rarity. Her own natural beauty far exceeds many of the other mares I have seen and met... is it just me or do I see a trend forming here? Anyways... her little sister is called Sweetie Bell and she is quite the energetic and curious filly. At one point she and her friends jumped me, yelling something about Cutie Mark Crusader: Alien Catchers or something like that. Funny thing, I dodged all the nets and bags they tried to catch me with. I digress however...

There's that orange coated farm mare named Apple Jack and frankly, She reminds me of home... see, i'm a Farm-boy from the South U.S. and have the twang to prove it. Also, that farm-hand has a very nicely built figure which I think comes from her working all the time. Anyways, I managed to get a short-term job on her farm so I didn't mooch off of Twilight anymore than I had to, Not to mention it helped keep me in shape along with my regular daily exercise. Her brother Big Mac is an affable enough guy and we made a quick friendship, especially since he didn't grab me on my escape attempt from the hospital. Their little sister is called Apple Bloom and i'll tell you, she is one rambunctious little filly along with her friends but they mean well enough despite all the trouble they get into.

Then there's the hyperactive maniac that literally appears out of nowhere. It's actually quite terrifying really to know that one second you could be taking a leak in a desert by yourself before suddenly a pink poofy mane flies into your face along with the rest of a pony. The mare in question is named pinkie pie and god she scares me. I swear she has some sort of super-power or something to be able to move that fast, hell maybe she is a spartan or something. Anyways everyone likes her because she throws the most amazing parties you will ever see, and with her hyper-activity she keeps everyone entertained no matter the size of the party. Also, someway and somehow she can make anybody smile and that is a good quality in my book... not to mention the jiggly bits from all the sweets she eats... OH GOD DAMNIT I'M DOING IT AGAIN! fuck... just please let me get through talking about dash without something sexual...

Anyways yea her names Rainbow dash. Tough little gal and one I wouldn't really want to get into a fight with often. She's surprisingly strong for her size, hellishly fast and very flexible which I enjoy... Don't read into that... Anyways, She and I train in the mornings on my days off AND I SWEAR TO GOD IF SHE CALLS ME FAT ONE MORE TIME! Ok she is VERY competitive and I know she doesn't mean it but I took enough of that from Sargent Jacobs in boot-camp when I was still a marine. However it it nice to be challenged regularly and to constantly improve no matter what, but hey, you do that already or you die...

Well I think that sums up the most important creatures in my life at this moment in time. Makes me wonder about the princesses and whether or not I can find safety here until I find out where my gear is, hell maybe i'll get lucky and another ODST will drop from the sky...

Somewhere deep within the everfree

Another light blazes in the sky for a short moment as yet another ship descends from space. Yet this is no relief force come to save the ODST from his fate on this planet. No, This is a ship bearing far, FAR worse a fate for anything that gets into their way as it's burning contrail disappears as it clears the outer layers of the atmosphere and the ship starts to slow its approach.

The strange purple ship descends into the jungle, The craft is shaped like a tuning fork with a turret at the base of the "handle" of the ship as it lands on anti-gravity engines as wildlife quiets down or flees from the craft as the doors slowly open. Inside squabbling could be heard before a pack of short stubby limbed creatures runs down one side with orange and red colored armor on as a pair of larger blue colored creatures follow them out silently as their eyes scan the jungle. From the other side a group of avian like creatures jumps out before they activate shields that are on their arms, when they flare to life the majority are blue, yet there are a pair of orange shields as well while another larger blue armored warrior walks down their side of the ramp. Finally after afew moments of fanning out one of the blue warriors turns his head back to the ship before his mouth splits into four mandibles as he speaks.

"Leader, we have arrived, the surrounding area is devoid of any hostiles." The warrior says as another one of their kind clad in white walks down the ramp before his own jaws split open as he takes a deep breath.

"This world smells unspoiled by the vermin..." The leader says before waving his hands. "Base-camp here, take what supplies you can from the drop-ship, We will find out if we can find any new allies on this planet." He growls out as he kneels down and grabs a handful of dirt in his four digit hands as he takes a deeper breath of it before whirling to a stand as he draws a pair of plasma rifles. "We are not alone here..." He says as the Red clad warriors draw a Carbine and a Plasma Repeater each as a pack of Timberwolves charges out from the brush towards them. What ensued was entirely one-sided as the three warriors mowed down the pack in short order without a single one even making it to them before a red one laughs.

"Good eyes Alei. You will most assuredly make major with mistakes such as these." He says laughing before the white one chastises him.

"Silence Vel, Alei 'Latowee was correct... there were not any hostiles either until I heard movement and smelled something... strange suddenly..." He says as the two majors with him look to one another before Vel speaks again.

"My apologies Garr 'Komtaree..." He says as the rest of their forces begin to erect some temporary buildings with their supplies.

Meanwhile a short distance away, a Zebra mare is silently watching the new arrivals with trepidation. Never before has she seen such creatures, and never before has she seen a pack of timberwolves wiped out as easily as they were. Unsure of what to do she continues to watch before a pair of the more avian creatures begin to take deep breaths and start to look towards her direction before she quickly begins to back away as they slowly start to raise weapons and approach. Within moments she is gone and is but a whisper on the wind when the aliens reach her before the barking guttural speak of one of the larger blue colored aliens quickly brings them back.

At Twilight's Library

"For the last time Logan, you will meet the Princesses tomorrow. Then we will see about getting your equipment back to you." Twilight scolds me while I sigh and cross my arms.

"Look, I want atleast my armor, I don't feel safe without my second skin. I'll leave the helmet off it it freaks everybody-" I say before Twilight cuts me off.

"Everypony"

She corrects before I get a bemused look and continue "... Freaks everypony out... I swear..." I mutter the last two words before the front door swings open and a Zebra mare stands there before quickly walking up to Twilight and quietly saying something that seems to Excite and worry Twilight at the same time before the Zebra brushes past me again and goes out the door quickly and quietly. "Erm... Twilight? What was all that about?" I ask curiously as she begins to chatter excitedly.

"More Aliens Logan! There are more Aliens in the Everfree!" She says causing a chill to go down my spine as I clench my fists sub-consciously.

"Twilight... did that zebra describe anything about what they looked like?" I ask before she continues to speak.

"Well, she said that their ship had what looked like two prongs to it and that there was a large group of them. She also said there were 5 rather large ones that seemed to be the leaders of the group and that there were also two smaller groups of bird-like aliens and another group that were all wearing masks. Sound familiar?" She asks before an icy spike of terror stabs into my heart as my eyes widen and I take a step back.

"Oh... Oh god... Not here... Not now..." I say in a slightly panicky voice before Twilight quickly steps over to me with a look of worry on her face.

"Logan? Logan what's wrong?" She asks as I grab her shoulders.

"Twilight please, you have to listen to me and it's a matter of life or death and I don't want to die yet, I need my gear now!"

My reaction seems to make her more worried than anything as she looks into my eyes. "Logan, calm down, you're worrying me..." She says before I take a deep breath and let her go before looking her in the eye again.

"Twilight... the Covenant... the aliens out for the extinction of my people... are on your planet now. I don't know how they will react to any of the other species on this planet but trust me. They are NOT to be trusted and they CANNOT learn of my existence... otherwise..." I trail off as I think of the many planets that have been glassed because of a human victory on the ground. "Otherwise it won't be safe for you or anybody else on this planet..."

Author's Note

BAM ANOTHER CLIFFHAGER! keeps you hooked doesnt it? I wonder how Sarge is going to get out of this alive? guess we'll find out next chapter yea? also, rate and give feedback guys! still a newb when it comes to writting!